How Nine Tropical Threats Brewing in Pacific, Atlantic Could Affect the US
Summary
The National Hurricane Center (NHC) reported several tropical storms and weather disturbances in the Pacific and Atlantic Oceans. None are expected to hit the continental United States immediately, but some could cause dangerous surf and require future monitoring.Key Facts
- Tropical Storm Iselle was about 600 miles west of Baja California with winds of 70 mph and is expected to weaken.
- Tropical Storm Julio had winds of 45 mph and was located 815 miles southwest of Baja California.
- Tropical Storm Lala moved northwest near Pearl and Hermes Atoll with winds at 50 mph; it previously caused flooding and outages in Hawaii.
- The remnants of Moke stopped being a tropical cyclone but brought rain and wind to Hawaii’s Big Island.
- The NHC is monitoring five other areas for possible tropical cyclone development in the Pacific and Atlantic.
- Dangerous surf and rip currents are expected in western Mexico and Southern California due to increased tropical activity.
- Any Atlantic impacts on the U.S. could happen by the end of next week, while Newfoundland may see rain and wind this week.
- One disturbance near southern Mexico has a 90% chance of developing into a tropical depression within seven days.
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